Moleste (en. Annoy)
/moˈles.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Disturbance or discomfort caused to someone.
His constant noise was a great nuisance to the neighbors.
Su constante ruido fue una gran moleste para los vecinos.
verb
To cause annoyance or discomfort to someone.
I don't want to bother anyone with my problems.
No quiero molestar a nadie con mis problemas.
Etymology
From Latin 'molestus', meaning uncomfortable.
Common Phrases and Expressions
don't bother me
A way to ask someone not to interrupt or cause inconvenience.
no me moleste
to bother someone
To disturb or inconvenience another person.
molestar a alguien
don't get bothered
Expression to indicate that it is not necessary for someone to feel uncomfortable or worry.
no te molestes
Related Words
molestia
Feeling of discomfort or pain.
moléstia
annoying
That causes annoyance or is uncomfortable.
molestoso
botherer
Person who causes disturbances to others.
molestador
Slang Meanings
To be uncomfortable in a situation.
I feel bothered in this meeting.
Me siento moleste en esta reunión.
A way to say that someone is irritating.
That guy is always annoying with his comments.
Ese chico siempre está moleste con sus comentarios.